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FALCOM BOLERO-LT Instructions Manual
Summary of BOLERO-LT
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T his document is available at http://www.Falcom.De/. Bolero-lt gsm/gprs/gps d evice hardware description preliminary version 1.0.0; created: tuesday 4 december 2007.
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 table of contents 1 introduction ...........................................................................6 1.1 g eneral ...................................................................................................................6 1.2 c ircuit co...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.3 buttons & leds ...............................................................................................26 6.1.4 sim card interface .............................................................................................27 6.1.5 special p...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 version history: version author changes changed date 1.0.0 f. Beqiri - initial release 04/12/2007 this confidential document is a property of falcom and may not be copied or circulated without previous permission. Page 4.
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 cautions information furnished herein by falcom is accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Please, read carefully the safety precautions. If you have any technical questions regarding this document or the product describe...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 1 introduction t his product manual is only addressed to qualified personnel which is well skilled in electronical/electrical installation and not addressed to private consumers/end users. The installation, implementing or setting into operation of the pr...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 entries, unauthorized movement, etc. Bolero-lt contains a data-logger that enables it to archive unique locations in sequence for up to 45 days for later analysis and evaluation (for example, archive interval up to 20 sec.). The physical interface to the ...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 1.2 circuit concept the bolero-lt architecture includes the following major functional components ( see figure 2): a rchitecture i ntegrates : ➢ high-performance quad-band gsm/gprs core (operating at 26mhz), ➢ 20 parallel channel low-power gps core (opera...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 1.3 used abbreviations abbreviation description asic application specific integrated circuit dop dilution of precision gps global positioning system gsm global standard for mobile communications gga gps fixed data hdop horizontal dop hw hardware imei inte...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 1.4 related documents some others pdf documents such as fcc approval, application notes, certificate of conformity r&tte etc. Are also available on the web at: http://www.Falcom.De/ in the published download area. In addition to this document, the followi...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 2 security important for the efficient and safe operation of your gsm-modem, read this information before use! Your cellular engine bolero-lt is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact wi...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 2.3 efficient modem operation in order to operate your modem at the lowest power level, consistent with satisfactory call quality please take note of the following hints. If your modem has an extendible antenna, extend it fully. Some models allow you to p...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 interference with cellular systems, local rf regulations prohibit using your modem whilst airborne. 2.9 children do not allow children to play with your bolero-lt device. It is not a toy. Children could hurt themselves or others (by poking themselves or o...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 3 safety standards this gsm/gps modem complies with all applicable rf safety standards. The embedded gsm/gprs/gps modem meets the safety standards for rf receivers and the standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to rf electroma...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 4 technical data 4.1 general specifications of terminal bolero-lt supply voltage range: ➢ operating power supply voltage range of +10.8 v to +35.0v, suitable for direct connection to an automotive +12v or +24v dc power source (car battery). Power saving :...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 casing : ➢ fully shielded certifications : ➢ fully type approved confirming with r&tte directive. ➢ ce, fcc, ptcrb, e1,ic. Directive : ➢ rohs compliant. Firmware : ➢ embedded tcp/ip stack (inc. Tcp, ip and smtp protocol), ➢ accessible via pfal commands, ➢...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 4.2 technical specifications of gsm/gprs engine frequency bands: ➢ telit ge864-quad module ➢ quad-band: gsm 850, 900, dcs 1800, pcs 1900. ➢ compliant to gsm phase 2/2+ transmit power: ➢ class 4 (2 w) at egsm900 and gsm850 ➢ class 1 (1 w) at gsm1800 and gs...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 4.3 technical specifications of gps receiver gps features: ➢ j p13-s-lp falcom gps product with sirfstariii chip set. ➢ high sensitive 20 channel, l1 1575.42 mhz, c/a code 1,023 mhz chip rate. ➢ sirf gsw3 a ccuracy: ➢ position accuracy: datum: ➢ wgs-84. T...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 4.4 nmea data message the bolero-lt device delivers data in the nmea-0183 format. Table 4 below lists each of the nmea output messages and falcom developed its own protocols supported by the bolero-lt terminal and a brief description. For further descript...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 5 bolero-lt application interface 5.1 power supply the power supply for the bolero-lt terminal has to be a single voltage source within the range v +in = +10.8 v...+35.0vdc. It must be able to provide sufficient current. The operating voltage (v +in and g...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6 hardware interfaces 6.1 6-pin connector figure 4: view of the 16-pin connector pin assignments 6.1.1 pin assignment on the 6-pin connector pin name i/o description level 1 rxa i rs232 serial interface (receive data) for direct connection . If not used l...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.2 special pin description for the io lines that can work as input or output the corresponding output of this pin has to be set to high (with pfal command “ $pfal,io 4 .Set=high” ), otherwise 0v will be measured (and the device could be damaged). 6.1.2...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.2.2 digital input (pin 6) this pin is a high active when is used as digital input, so you can set v in(low) and v in(high) to any levels within the range from +0 to +35.0 vdc. The high and low levels have to be set by using the pfal command (e.G. Pfal...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.2.3 output (pin 6) pin 6 can also operate as a digital output. It is an open collector output. It can be directly connected via resistors (r) to leds, relays etc., which need no more than 100 ma @ up to + 35.0 v dc . The figure below show the schemati...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.2.4 how to use ign pin ((pin 5) the ign-pin has two functions: ✔ it wakes up the system bolero-lt from the ign-sleep mode (when sleeping), ✔ it can be used to monitor the vehicle ignition state, to report/store the start and stop of a trip by using th...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.3 buttons & leds bolero-lt comes with 1 x free-programmable push-button (connected to the diwu-pin known in the steppiii) and 3 x free-programmable led indicators that can be used to indicate the status of different components in the the unit. The "on...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.1.4 sim card interface the figure below shows the sim card reader interface of the bolero-lt. Figure 13: view of the sim card interface the sim interface controls small 1.8/3 v sim cards. This interface is fully compliant with gsm 11.11 recommendations ...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 6.2 mounting the bolero-lt device the mounting location is very important, because it can affect the gps reception quality . Consider that the gps receiving site of the unit is with the back viewing towards the sky. The double-side adhesive mounting plate...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 7 rf exposures this device contains 850/900/1800/1900 mhz gsm/gprs functions that is operational in these frequencies respectively. The bolero-lt terminal contains 1800 mhz gsm functions that are not operational (must not be used) in u.S. Territories. Fil...
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Bolero-lt hardware description version 1.0.0 8 appendix 8.1 schematics the figure below illustrates a common schematic when you use the bolero-lt hardware for vehicle security. For detailed information, please, refer to the related documents [ appnotes_in_vehicle_mounting.Pdf ]. 8.1.1 installation g...